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If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes …

Two Powerful Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home Read More »

Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you should know. The most …

Unveiling the Hidden Expenses of Selling Your House Independently Read More »

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still makes sense …

SECURE Your Wealth: How Homeownership Safeguards Against Inflation Read More »

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from …

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move. Read More »

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. …

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices Read More »

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:  “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before the pandemic …

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring Read More »

Both buying and selling a home are equally stressful, but what about when you are trying to coordinate both at the same time? There are a lot of moving parts, and the agents involved work together to insure the smoothest possible transactions for our clients. If you are selling your home and want to close …

Should you buy and sell at the same time Read More »

We all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyer’s taste, there are several easy things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending a lot of money. Here are some 8 Ways …

8 Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home Read More »

The fast-approaching spring home shopping season should feel a bit calmer than in recent years. Shoppers can expect competition for well-priced homes but without the crowds of buyers that packed open houses like they did in 2021 and early 2022, according to a new Zillow analysis. “Affordability will still be a challenge for many buyers …

Expect The Spring Housing Market To Be Calm, But Competitive Read More »

While buying your first home is such an exciting experience, going in without knowing what to expect can be very overwhelming. We at the Blume Group love working with first-time home buyers. Helping you find your first home, teaching the home-buying process, and guiding you from house-hunting to move-in day is what we live for. …

What you need to know as a first-time home buyer. Read More »